Perlee 3 Row YG or Cartier Love Bracelet Pave Yellow Gold?

[waterlily112]

I'd vote for the perlee 3 row since you already own another perlee clover, it'll look more cohesive when worn together but also stunning on its own. I also feel that VCA use way better quality diamonds than cartier...I own several diamond pieces by cartier and now looking back i often wonder why'd I bother with the diamonds, except for the juste un clou earrings which I still love. but I think it's just the design and placement of the diamonds that make them appear brighter than the ones on my love bracelet.

 

[glamourbag]

Wow beautiful!! You have such an elegant collection of bracelets, so inspirational!

You are so sweet. Thank you.

 

[cayman718]

If it were me with this decision I would pick the three row Perlee because I love the cohesive look of the Perlee bangles when worn together. I have the single row, signature, and Perles D’or which I wear individually and stacked. I find the Perlee line quite versatile really, and they are my most worn VCA. However, I get the sense that the pave Love makes your heart sing more and has more of that iconic wow factor, so for you I say get the pave Love! As per our lovely Glamourbag and Chiaoapple’s pictures it stacks beautifully with the Clover. You really can’t go wrong with either choice!

 

[mikimoto007]

The three row in a heartbeat. The diamonds don't add anything to the love design.

 

[LoveHMCVXOXO]

What gorgeous options to choose from @LoveHMCVXOXO if you want symmetry as @glamourbag pointed out, I would go with the three row perlee bracelet but if you are looking to add something different the love pave would be my choice.
I may be biased but since I already have the single row diamond perlee bracelet, the three row hasn’t caught my fancy the way the love pave has.

It's honestly a coin flip at this pointYour stacking and coordination for everything is impeccable and gives us all inspiration

Out of curiosity if you didn't already own the single row, which of these two would you go for?

 

[LoveHMCVXOXO]

I'd vote for the perlee 3 row since you already own another perlee clover, it'll look more cohesive when worn together but also stunning on its own. I also feel that VCA use way better quality diamonds than cartier...I own several diamond pieces by cartier and now looking back i often wonder why'd I bother with the diamonds, except for the juste un clou earrings which I still love. but I think it's just the design and placement of the diamonds that make them appear brighter than the ones on my love bracelet.

This is very interesting. I thought that since both VCA and Cartier are owned by the same parent company that their quality would be comparable. I'm also considering the fact that the 3 row has about 1.38 carats more diamonds to it than the pave love, but it's not a deal breaker and both are practically the same price. Do you mind elaborating a bit more about the diamond quality? Even better if you could kindly provide a side by side visual comparison, as I think this would be a huge factor for many of us for future purchases

If it were me with this decision I would pick the three row Perlee because I love the cohesive look of the Perlee bangles when worn together. I have the single row, signature, and Perles D’or which I wear individually and stacked. I find the Perlee line quite versatile really, and they are my most worn VCA. However, I get the sense that the pave Love makes your heart sing more and has more of that iconic wow factor, so for you I say get the pave Love! As per our lovely Glamourbag and Chiaoapple’s pictures it stacks beautifully with the Clover. You really can’t go wrong with either choice!

I definitely agree about a cohesive look if I were to stack with the Clover bangle. I'm just not sure how often I would stack them together, so that's why I'm considering both as stand alone pieces. I like that the pave love is iconic and don't at the same time, but that's not a deal breaker either. Both bangles have that wow factor, so it really will come down to what makes my heart sing more at the end of the day. Need to give it some more thought

 

[waterlily112]

This is very interesting. I thought that since both VCA and Cartier are owned by the same parent company that their quality would be comparable. I'm also considering the fact that the 3 row has about 1.38 carats more diamonds to it than the pave love, but it's not a deal breaker and both are practically the same price. Do you mind elaborating a bit more about the diamond quality? Even better if you could kindly provide a side by side visual comparison, as I think this would be a huge factor for many of us for future purchases

I don't have the exact bracelets you're interested in purchasing (hopefully one day, hahah!), only the small perlee and a 10 diamond love. The photos posted by @glamourbag are excellent in showing similar pieces side by side. It's hard to tell in photos because both bracelets look beautiful, but in person is when I really noticed the diamonds in VCA really sparkle more. I know both brands use excellent quality diamonds (or so they've claimed) and it's really hard to tell because each stone is so small. They could use the same grade/specs but the diamonds can still be cut differently. VCA uses DEF/VVS/IF, Cartier uses G/VS/VVS, but it's also the settings of the diamonds that caught my attention. With the perlee 3 rows, you'd see they allow the light to pass through the stones so they'll always be more reflective & sparkly. Whereas the love pave, the stones are pretty much embedded in the band and the interior is solid gold, which wouldn't allow much light to pass through, so the diamonds will always appear more dull and flat in person. Cartier can still be using really high grade diamonds for their pave pieces, but it would be a total waste (and not very cost effective) for them to use G/VVS based on the design and how the stones are set, if you know what I mean. So it comes down to your preference, do you prefer to get more of a wow factor from the diamonds or the iconic design?

 

[EpiFanatic]

I'd vote for the perlee 3 row since you already own another perlee clover, it'll look more cohesive when worn together but also stunning on its own. I also feel that VCA use way better quality diamonds than cartier...I own several diamond pieces by cartier and now looking back i often wonder why'd I bother with the diamonds, except for the juste un clou earrings which I still love. but I think it's just the design and placement of the diamonds that make them appear brighter than the ones on my love bracelet.

So agree with @waterlily112 about the quality of VCA melee. The cut is phenomenal, probably super close to super ideal and at least ideal. Very high color so if you want line of fire and ice that is what you’ll get. The diamonds will grab your attention and not let go. But…if you want the iconic look of the love bangle then go for that. They are different looks and it will depend on the vibe you’re after. I personally prioritize killer diamonds so I would get the triple row perlee bangle. Like the kids say, it’s straight up FIRE. Here is a pic of their diamonds, my dear friend’s magic pendant under the ideal scope.

 

[eternallove4bag]

It's honestly a coin flip at this pointYour stacking and coordination for everything is impeccable and gives us all inspiration

Out of curiosity if you didn't already own the single row, which of these two would you go for?

Thank u so much @LoveHMCVXOXO
Your question got me thinking. I think even if I didn’t have the single row, I would still get single row and then get the love pave .. best of both the worlds. So, I guess my personal preference is the single row first, the pave love and then the three row perlee bracelet, in that order.

 

[sleepydoc.]

Hi All,

It's always wonderful to hear the advice and wisdom of the members of this forum. I'm debating which of the two pave bracelets to purchase. I think would be happy with either, but just can't decide !!! I've seen modeling shots from some members that own one or both and they are both stunning, so it just makes it so hard to choose. Eventually I plan to own both, but want to decide on the first one. I probably would wear either by itself or together with my Perlee clover in YG.

Thank you for everyone's feedback in advance (Mods, please feel free to move the thread if this is the incorrect spot for this post )

https://www.vancleefarpels.com/us/en/collections/jewelry/perlee/vcaro3yc00---perlee-diamonds-bracelet-3-rows-medium-model.html

https://www.cartier.com/en-us/jewelry/bracelets/love/love-bracelet-diamond-paved-N6035017.html?dwvar_N6035017_size=18&quantity=1

Hi OP, curious which one you ultimately chose?